Dunlap finished the year in the FedEx Cup playoffs and comes to The American Express ranked 32nd in the world. At the Sony Open in Hawaii last week, Dunlap tied for 10th. For Dunlap, returning to the scene of his breakthrough victory means reliving old memories.

Nick Dunlap, who won the American Express as an amateur last year but didn't win any money, will get a paycheck this year after making the cut.

Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours. THIS WEEK: The American Express, La Quinta, Calif., Jan. 16-19 Courses: PGA West Pete Dye Stadium Course (Par 72, 7,210 Yards); PGA West Nicklaus Stadium Course (Par 72, 7,147 Yards); La Quinta Country Club (Par 72, 7,060 Yards)

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Nick Dunlap will return to the scene of one of the PGA Tour’s most remarkable stories when he defends his title at The American Express.

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